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Executive branch Puerto Rico, in 35 editions.
The entry for Puerto Rico published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- US president,
- US vice president,
- governor
US president, US vice president, governor
Published as “Executive branch”
- US president,
- US vice president,
- governor
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE (since 20 January 1989)
- Head of Government:
- Governor Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon (since 2 January 1989)
Published as “Elections”
- Governor:
- last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon (PPD) 48.7%, Baltasar CORRADA Del Rio (PNP) 45.8%, Ruben BERRIOS Martinez (PIP) 5.5%
- Senate:
- last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (27 total) PPD 18, PNP 8, PIP 1
- US House of Representatives:
- last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (1 total) seats by party NA;
- note - Puerto Rico elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of Representatives, Jaime B. FUSTER
- House of Representatives:
- last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (53 total) PPD 36, PNP 15, PIP 2
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
US president, US vice president, governor
Chief of State:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE
(since 20 January 1989)
Head of Government:
Governor Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon (since 2 January 1989)
Governor:
last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon (PPD) 48.7%, Baltasar CORRADA Del Rio (PNP) 45.8%,
Ruben BERRIOS Martinez (PIP) 5.5%
Senate:
last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (27 total) PPD 18, PNP 8, PIP 1
US House of Representatives:
last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) seats by party NA; note -
Puerto Rico elects one nonvoting representative to the US House of
Representatives, Jaime B. FUSTER
House of Representatives:
last held 8 November 1988 (next to be held 3 November 1992); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (53 total) PPD 36, PNP 15, PIP 2
Published as “Elections”
- Governor:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996); results - Pedro ROSSELLO (PND) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando MARTIN (PIP) 4%
- Senate:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (27 total) seats by party NA
- US House of Representatives:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (1 total) seats by party NA;
- note - Puerto Rico elects one representative to the US House of Representatives, Carlos Romero BARCELO
- House of Representatives:
- last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held NA November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (53 total) seats by party NA
Published as “Executive branch”
- US president,
- US vice president,
- governor
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- Head of Government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since NA January 1993)
US president, US vice president, governorGovernor:
Chief of State:
President George BUSH (since 20 January 1989); Vice President Dan QUAYLE
(since 20 January 1989)
Head of Government:
Governor Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon (since 2 January 1989)
last held 8 3 November 1988 1992 (next to be held 3 NA November 1992); 1996); results -Rafael HERNANDEZ Colon Pedro ROSSELLO (PND) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 48.7%, Baltasar CORRADA Del Rio (PNP) 45.8%, 46%, Fernando MARTIN (PIP)
Ruben BERRIOS Martinez5.5% 4%
Senate:
last held 8 3 November 1988 1992 (next to be held 3 NA November 1992); 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (27 total) PPD 18, PNP 8, PIP 1 seats by party NA
US House of Representatives:
last held 8 3 November 1988 1992 (next to be held 3 NA November 1992); 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (1 total) seats by party NA; note -
Puerto Rico elects one nonvoting representative to the US House ofJaime B. FUSTER
Carlos Romero BARCELO
House of Representatives:
last held 8 3 November 1988 1992 (next to be held 3 NA November 1992); 1996); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (53 total) PPD 36, PNP 15, PIP 2 seats by party NA
US president, US vice president, governor
Chief of State:
President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President
Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
Head of Government:
Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since NA January 1993)
The entry for Puerto Rico did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993);
- election last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
- results - Pedro ROSSELLO (PNP) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando MARTIN (PIP) 4%
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January
1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
head of government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993);
election last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
results - Pedro ROSSELLO (PNP) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando
MARTIN (PIP) 4%
- chief of state:
- President (of the US) William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993) was elected for a four-year term by direct suffrage;
- election last held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
- results - Pedro ROSSELLO (PNP) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando MARTIN (PIP) 4%
chief of state: President (of the US) William Jefferson CLINTON
(since 20 January
January 1993)
head of government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993); 1993)
was elected for a four-year term by direct suffrage; election last
held 3 November 1992 (next to be held 5 November 1996);
Pedro ROSSELLO (PNP) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando
(PIP) 4%
- chief of state:
- President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government :
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections :
- governor of Puerto Rico elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held NA November 2000)
- election results:
- Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor of Puerto Rico; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President (of of the US) US William Jefferson CLINTON
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20
1993)
head of government: government : Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)was cabinet: NA
elections : governor of Puerto Rico elected by popular vote for a
four-year term by direct suffrage; term; election last3 5 November 1992 1996 (next to be held 5 NA
November 1996); results - 2000)
election results: Pedro ROSSELLO (PNP) 50%, Victoria MUNOZ (PPD) 46%, Fernando MARTIN reelected governor of Puerto Rico;(PIP) 4% percent of vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- governor of Puerto Rico elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor of Puerto Rico; percent of vote - NA
chief of state: President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON (since
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993)
head of government : government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
cabinet: NAelections : elections: governor of Puerto Rico elected by popular vote for a
four-year term; election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held NA 7
November 2000)
election results: Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor of Puerto Rico;
percent of vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor; percent of vote--51.1%
chief of state: President of the US William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since
20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January
1993)
head of government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same
ticket for four-year terms; governor of Puerto Rico elected by popular vote for a
four-year term; election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7
7 November 2000)
election results: Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor of Puerto Rico;governor; percent of vote - NA
vote--51.1%
- chief of state:
- President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since 20 January 1993); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. (since 20 January 1993)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
- cabinet:
- NA
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 5 November 1996 (next to be held 7 November 2000)
- election results:
- Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor; percent of vote - 51.1%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON of the US (since
head of government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO (since 2 January 1993)
cabinet: NA
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same
election results: Pedro ROSSELLO reelected governor; percent of
vote--51.1%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001);
- Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001) head of government: Governor Sila M. CALDERON (since NA January 2001) cabinet: appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA November 2004) election results: Sila M. CALDERON (PDP) elected governor;
- percent of vote - 48.8%
chief of state: President William Jefferson CLINTON George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 1993); 2001); Vice President Albert GORE, Jr. Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 1993)2001) head of government: Governor Pedro ROSSELLO Sila M. CALDERON (since 2 NA January 1993)2001) cabinet: NAappointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 5 7 November 1996 2000 (next to be held 7 NA November 2000)2004) election results: Pedro ROSSELLO reelected Sila M. CALDERON (PDP) elected governor; percent of vote - 51.1% 48.8%
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- election results:
- Sila M. CALDERON (PPD) elected governor; percent of vote - 48.6%
note: residents of Puerto Rico do not vote for US president and vice president
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held 2 November 2004)
- head of government:
- Governor Sila M. CALDERON (since 2 January 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001) head of government: Governor
election results: Sila M. CALDERON (since NA January 2001) cabinet: appointed by the governor with the consent (PPD) elected governor; percent of the legislature vote - 48.6%
note: residents of Puerto Rico do not vote for US president and vice president
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 7 November 2000 (next to be held NA 2 November 2004) election results:
head of government: Governor Sila M. CALDERON (PDP) elected governor; percent (since 2 January 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of vote - 48.8% the legislature
The same text in 2004 and 2005.
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
- elections:
- US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term;
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (PPD) elected governor; percent of vote - 48.4%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)election results: Sila M. CALDERON (PPD) elected governor; percent head of vote - 48.6% government: Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)note: residents cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of Puerto Rico do not vote for US president and vice president the legislature
elections: US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term; election last held 7 2 November 2000 2004 (next to be held 2 November 2004) 2008)
head of government: Governor Sila M. CALDERON (since 2 January 2001)cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent election results: Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (PPD) elected governor; percent of the legislature vote - 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
- elections:
- under the US Consitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
- election results:
- Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (PPD) elected governor; percent of vote - 48.4%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
elections: under the US Consitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president elected on the same ticket for four-year terms; president; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term; term (no term limits); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held November 2008)
election results: Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (PPD) elected governor; percent of vote - 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2008)
- election results:
- Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA elected governor; percent of vote - 48.4%
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
elections: under the US Consitution, Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits); election last held 2 November 2004 (next to be held in November 2008)
election results: Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (PPD) elected governor; percent of vote - 48.4%
- chief of state:
- President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
- head of government:
- Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Luis FORTUNO elected governor with 52.8% of the vote, he will take office on 2 January 2009
chief of state: President George W. BUSH of the US (since 20 January 2001); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY (since 20 January 2001)
head of government: Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA (since 2 January 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
elections: under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits); election last held 2 4 November 2004 2008 (next to be held in November 2008) 2012)
election results: Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA Luis FORTUNO elected governor; percent governor with 52.8% of vote - 48.4% the vote, he will take office on 2 January 2009
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Luis FORTUNO (since 2 January 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Luis FORTUNO elected governor with 52.8% of the vote
chief of state:
President George W. BUSH of the US Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2001); 2009); Vice President Richard B. CHENEY Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2001) 2009)
head of government:
Governor Anibal ACEVEDO-VILA Luis FORTUNO (since 2 January 2005) 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
elections:
under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits); election last held 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results:
Luis FORTUNO elected governor with 52.8% of the vote, he will take office on 2 January 2009 vote
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Luis FORTUNO (since 2 January 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
- election results:
- Luis FORTUNO elected governor with 52.8% of the vote
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
head of government:
Governor Luis FORTUNO (since 2 January 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 November 2008 (next to be held in November 2012)
election results:
Luis FORTUNO elected governor with 52.8% of the vote
The same text in 3 editions, 2012 to 2014.
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (since 2 January 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- Alejandro GARCIA Padilla elected governor with 48.2% of the vote
chief of state:
President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
head of government:
Governor Luis FORTUNO Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (since 2 January 2009) 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the legislature
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor elected by popular vote for a four-year term (no term limits); election last held on 4 6 November 2008 2012 (next to be held in November 2012) 2016)
election results:Luis FORTUNO Alejandro GARCIA Padilla elected governor with 52.8% 48.2% of the vote
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (since 2 January 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
- election results:
- Alejandro GARCIA Padilla elected governor;
- percent of vote - Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (Democratic Party) 48.2%,
- Luis FORTUNO (PNP) 47.1%,
- other 4.7%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:the governor with the consent of the legislature Legislative Assembly
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Puerto Rico, Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a four-year 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 6 November 2012 (next to be held in November 2016)
election results:governor with 48.2% governor; percent of the vote - Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (Democratic Party) 48.2%, Luis FORTUNO (PNP) 47.1%, other 4.7%
- chief of state:
- President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
- head of government:
- Governor Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (since 2 January 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor;
- percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%,
- David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%,
- Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%,
- Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
head of government: Governor Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (since 2 January 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 6 8 November 2012 2016 (next to be held in November 2016) 2020)
election results: Alejandro GARCIA Padilla Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor; percent of vote - Alejandro GARCIA Padilla (Democratic Party) 48.2%, Luis FORTUNO Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 47.1%, other 4.7% 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
The same text in 2017 and 2018.
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO (since 2 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor;
- percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%,
- David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%,
- Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%,
- Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
chief of state: President Barack H. OBAMA Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2009); 2017); Vice President Joseph Michael R. BIDEN PENCE (since 20 January 2009) 2017)
head of government: Governor Alejandro GARCIA Padilla Ricardo ROSSELLO (since 2 January 2013) 2017)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
election results: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor; percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Wanda VAZQUEZ (since 7 August 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
- election results:
- Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor;
- percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%,
- David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%,
- Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%,
- Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
head of government: Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO Wanda VAZQUEZ (since 2 January 2017) 7 August 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 November 2016 (next to be held in November 2020)
election results: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor; percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Governor Wanda VAZQUEZ (since 7 August 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on November 2024)
- election results:
- Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
- percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%,
- Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%,
- Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%,
- Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2017); Vice President Michael R. PENCE (since 20 January 2017)
head of government: Governor Wanda VAZQUEZ (since 7 August 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 8 3 November 2016 2020 (next to be held in on November 2020) 2024)
election results: Ricardo ROSSELLO Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 38.9%, 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7% 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on November 2024)
- election results:
- Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
- percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%,
- Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%,
- Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%,
- Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
chief of state: President Donald J. TRUMP Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2017); 2021); Vice President Michael R. PENCE Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2017) 2021)
head of government: Governor Wanda VAZQUEZ Pedro PIERLUISI (since 7 August 2019) 2 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on November 2024)
election results: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%
note: on 24 July 2019, Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)
- election results:
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
2016: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor;
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
head of government: Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on in November 2024)
election results:
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7% 13.7%, other 7.6%note: on 24 July 2019, Governor 2016: Ricardo ROSSELLO announced his resignation effective 2 August 2019; as Secretary elected governor; percent of State, Pedro PIERLUISI succeeded Governor vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO; on 7 August 2019 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled Pedro PIERLUISI accession was unconstitutional and Wanda VAZQUEZ is sworn in as governor ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
- election results:
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
2016: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor;
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
head of government: Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in on 5 November 2024)
election results:
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%, other 7.6%
2016: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor; percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021)
- head of government:
- Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president;
- however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits);
- election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
- election results:
- 2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor;
- percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%;
- note - GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN takes office 2 January 2025
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021); Vice President Kamala D. HARRIS (since 20 January 2021)
head of government: Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
election results: 2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor; percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%; note - GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN takes office 2 January 2025
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%, other 7.6%
2016: Ricardo ROSSELLO elected governor; percent of vote - Ricardo ROSSELLO (PNP) 41.8%, David BERNIER (PPD) 38.9%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 11.1%, Manuel CIDRE (independent) 5.7%
- chief of state:
- President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)
- head of government:
- Governor Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (since 2 January 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of electors chosen from each state;
- president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president, but they can vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections;
- governor directly elected by simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits)
- most recent election date:
- 5 November 2024
- election results:
- 2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor;
- percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor;
- expected date of next election:
- 7 November 2028
chief of state: President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2021) 2025)
head of government: Governor Pedro PIERLUISI Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (since 2 January 2021) 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' electors chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, president, but they may can vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); limits)
most recent election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on date: 5 November 2024) 2024
election results:
2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor; percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%; note - GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN takes office 2 January 2025 0.1%
2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%, other 7.6%
expected date of next election: 7 November 2028
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